Sandakpur Hill 8 Days Trekking via Fikkal

Sandakpur is a small hill town of Ilam district which situated at an altitude of 3636 meter above from the sea level at the border of Nepal and India. Often this place is covered by snow. Sandakpur is on of the best view point to observe ths splendid Himalayan Ranges (Kachanjunga, Kumbhakarna, Makalu and Mount Everest including Sikkim and Bhutan Himalayan Ranges).

 It is also best place to observe spectacular sunrise and sunset views. Rather than cultural and historical aspects its natural aspect seems highly promising for ecotourism development in this area. The area is also important for flora and fauna. Red panda, a rare animal species are also found there. Sandakpur is a very popular trekking route of Ilam district. From Ilam bazaar bus services are not regular. So, tourists can use private vehicles that take them to Khorsanitar of Maimajhuwa, about 21km north from Ilam bazaar, from there Sandakpur is about six hour trek.

Day 01 – Kathmandu- Bhadrapur -Fikkal.

Day 02 – Gorkhe-Tumling (2,900m)

Day 03 – Tumling-Dobate                                             

Day 04 – Dobate-Sandakpur (3,636m)

Day 05 – Sandakpur-Budhabare                                                

Day 06 – Budhabare-Maipokhari

Day 07 – Maipokhari-Bhadrapur:

Day 08 – Bhadrapur - kathmandu by plane.